cung2 oi3寵愛宠爱

Jyutpingcung2 oi3

Yalechúng oi

動詞Uncommon

Definition

To dote on, pamper, or favor, especially love directed from a superior to a subordinate.

neutralfamilypeople

How it's used

Implies a power imbalance where the person doing the doting holds a higher status or authority, such as a parent over a child or a ruler over a subject. It carries a slightly formal or literary weight compared to everyday words like 錫, making it sound more deliberate or intense. When used to describe a child, it often touches on the fine line between showing affection and causing behavioral issues.

Examples

je4爺je2爺hou2好cung2寵oi3愛keoi5佢go3個syun1孫neoi2女㗎。

Grandpa dotes on his granddaughter a lot.

nei5你gam3咁joeng6樣cung2寵oi3愛keoi5佢，wui2會m4唔wui2會keoi5佢aa1呀？

If you dote on him like this, will you spoil him?

Common phrases

zaap6集maan6萬cin1千cung2寵oi3愛

to be the center of everyone's affection

Common mistake

Learners often confuse this with 錫, which is the standard, neutral word for showing love or affection. Using 寵愛 in casual conversation can sound overly dramatic or like you are describing a scene from a period drama.